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Amber, Hannah and Carrie

How to Make;The Perfect Cupcake

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Ingredients

For butter cream icing;280g icing sugar140g butter2 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 teaspoons of food colouring

For 12 sponge buns;150g self raising flour150g butter150g caster sugar3 medium eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Step 1 Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180CPlace the bun cases into the baking tray and set aside for later

Step 2 Creaming method

Put the butter and the sugar into a large bowlUsing an electric whisk or wooden spoon, cream togetherthe butter and the sugar until light and fluffy

Step 3 The eggs

Crack the 3 eggs into a cup or measuring jug and whisk wellAdd a small amount of eggBeat into the mixtureRepeat until all of the egg is beaten into the mixture

Step 4 Folding the flour

Sieve the flour into the mixing bowl which already contains your mixtureUsing a metal spoon, fold in the flour, ensuring no air bubbles are trapped

Step 5 Flavours and Colours

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture and mix thoroughly(Optional) Add another 2 teaspoons of a food colouring of your choice to the mixture and mix thoroughly

Step 6 Baking and Waiting

Spoon into bun cases, ensuring each one is filled equallySet a timer for 10-15 minutesPut in the oven to bake until golden brown and springy

Step 7 Making the Icing

Sieve icing sugar into mixing bowlAdd the butter and mix well using a wooden spoon or electric whiskAdd a few drops of milk, depending on your desired consistency Add 2 teaspoons of food colouring and mix thoroughly

Step 8 Piping

Once the buns have been removed from the oven and have totally cooled, put your icing into a piping bag with your desired nozzlePipe swirls or any other pattern you desire onto the top of each cupcake

The Perfect Cupcake